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• Released in March 1978, This Years Model is Elvis Costellos second studio album and the first to feature his seminal backing band, the Attractions. Moving beyond the more restrained tones of his debut, the record embraces a tighter, more aggressive sound driven by drums, bass, and keyboards, with Nick Lowes production capturing the urgency of the era. Costellos lyrics navigate relationships, social observation, and emotional disquiet with wit, sharpness, and a sometimes acidic edge. The album was written and recorded rapidlycostello and the Attractions cut essentially live in the studio over the course of about eleven daysresulting in a raw, immediate feel that matches the lyrical intensity. Its release marked a turning point for Costello, signalling his arrival as a voice of new wave with uncompromising character.

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